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Gucci YA126402 G-Timeless Black Dial Men's Watch
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The G-Timeless sits at the more restrained end of Gucci's watch range — a house better known for pattern and provocation choosing, here, to let a single surface treatment do most of the work. The black dial carries an interlocking diamond-cut "G" texture across its face, which shifts between flat and dimensional depending on the angle of the light, while baton indices and a date window at four o'clock keep everything else clear. At 38mm across and 9mm thick, it slides under a shirt cuff without lifting the fabric, which is precisely where this kind of watch belongs. The butterfly clasp opens on side push-buttons and leaves no visible hardware on the underside of the wrist, so the bracelet reads as a continuous band when fastened.
- Reference
- YA126402
- Brand
- Gucci
- Collection
- G-Timeless
- Case size
- 38mm
- Case thickness
- 9mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Butterfly clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- WATCH & WATCH
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
Learn more about Gucci
Guccio Gucci opened a leather goods shop in Florence in 1921, and the house became one of the defining Italian luxury brands of the twentieth century.
Gucci's watches occupy unusual ground. Unlike most fashion houses, Gucci produces in Switzerland through its own facility in La Chaux-de-Fonds, and the watches carry Swiss Made designation. The G-Timeless line uses Swiss quartz and automatic movements, and recent references have included in-house-adjacent complications.
The design language is unmistakably Gucci — the green-red-green web stripe, the interlocking Gs, bee and snake motifs — applied to cases that are generally well proportioned. It sits above the licensed-fashion category without claiming to compete with the Swiss manufactures.
- 1921
- Guccio Gucci opens his Florence leather workshop.
- 1972
- Gucci Timepieces is established in Switzerland.
- 1997
- Watch production consolidates in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Also in 3 collections
This watch appears in the Gucci G-Timeless range (22), Stainless Steel Watches (2,611) and Back in Stock (2,028).
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 38mm suits most wrists
- 9mm is unusually slim for a 38mm case
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Gucci's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Gucci YA126402 G-Timeless Black Dial alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  YA126402 | H69401140 | SSB479P1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £419 | £425 | £400 |
| Case size | 38mm | 38mm | 38.7mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
20mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 38mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
WATCH & WATCH is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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